Jaipur, May 23 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the crores of rupees spent by the government in creating large-scale infrastructure not only boosts the economy but benefits every household in the country. Addressing a public meeting at Palana in Bikaner, the first since the launch of Operation Sindoor, the PM inaugurated development projects worth Rs.26,000 crore. He said that in the last 11 years, Rs.70,000 crore has been spent on creating infrastructure and Rajasthan has benefitted hugely from it. He added that the double-engine government at the Centre and in Rajasthan was working to boost industrial growth in the state and create robust infrastructure. The PM noted that the government under the leadership of chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has brought in several policies for different sectors. "Bikaner too will benefit from the new policies. when you talk of Bikaner, you recall the flavour of Bikaneri bhujia and the sweetness of Bikaneri rasgullas. now they will be able to establish their identity across the world," he said. Modi underlined that to make a Viksit Bharat, infrastructure is required, which the government is building at a rapid pace. "Today there is a mahayagya going on in the country to create modern infrastructure for achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat. In the last 11 years, work has been done at a rapid pace to make our road, railways and airports modern. Six times more money is being spent now on infrastructure related works than was done earlier," he said. He said the crores being spent on infrastructure provides income to labourers, small traders, shop keepers, factory workers, truck and tempo owners and gravel and sand transporters and cement companies. "Once infrastructure is created, it brings multiple benefits. Farmers can take their produce to the markets easily and at less cost, there is less wastage. when roads are good, new trains will reach there, new industry will be established and tourism will get a boost. So, money spent on infrastructure benefits every household and especially the youth," he said. The PM touched down at the Nal air force base, which Pakistan had tried to attack in response to Operation Sindoor. The PM took a dig at Pakistan, saying that while Nal air base is untouched, Pakistan's Rahim Yar Khan air base across the border had been hit by the Indian Air Force. He visited the Karni Mata temple in Deshnoke and offered prayers. He then inaugurated the redeveloped Deshnoke station and flagged off the Bikaner-Mumbai express train. Along with the Deshnoke station, Modi virtually inaugurated 102 other Amrit railway stations that have been redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat station scheme, of which nine are in Rajasthan - Deshnoke, Mandawar, Govindgarh, Fatehpur Shekhawati, Gogamedi, Deshnok, Rajgarh, Bundi and Mandalgarh. The 103 Amrit Stations are situated in 86 districts of 18 states and have been developed at a cost of Rs.1,100 crore. He said the redeveloped stations integrate modern amenities with cultural heritage. In each state, the construction of the stations reflected the architecture and art of that region. He urged people to maintain the stations. "You are the owners of these stations. I urge you to keep the stations clean and ensure there is no damage to them," he said. Modi said that the world too was acknowledging India's prowess and was marvelling at the development works done in all corners of the country. He referred to the Chenab bridge in Jammu and Kashmir, Sela tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam Atal Setu in Mumbai and Pamban bridge in Tamil Nadu. The PM laid the foundation stone of Churu-Sadulpur rail line (58km) and dedicated to the nation the Suratgarh-Phalodi (336km), Phulera-Degana (109km), Udaipur-Himmatnagar (210km), Phalodi-Jaisalmer (157km) and Samdari-Barmer (129km) rail line electrification. He dedicated seven roadways projects worth over Rs.4,850 crore and laid the foundation stone for construction of three vehicle underpasses, widening and strengthening of national highways. He laid the foundation stone of several power projects, including solar projects at Bikaner and Nawa in Didwana Kuchaman, and Transmission Systems for Evacuation of Power Part B PowerGrid Sirohi Transmission Ltd and Part E PowerGrid Mewar Transmission Ltd. The PM laid the foundation stone and inaugurated 25 state government projects to enhance infrastructure, connectivity, power supply, health services, and water availability in the state. He inaugurated power projects at Bikaner and Udaipur and nursing colleges in Rajsamand, Pratapgarh, Bhilwara and Dholpur. He laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation several water infrastructure projects, including Rural Water Supply and Fluorosis Mitigation Project in Jhunjhunu, Restructuring of Urban Water Supply Schemes in seven towns of Pali under AMRUT 2.0, among others....